ɑːˈveɪl, ˈævɑːl, ˈævɑːli, ˈɑːvɑːli

Definitions

1. noun

a low wall or rampart, especially one that is not fortified, separating two areas of land or water

“The avale of the old castle still stands, marking the boundary between the town and the countryside.”

2. verb

to bring or drive (a boat) into shore

“The sailors had to avale the boat carefully to avoid damaging it on the rocks.”